Makalu Base Camp Trek

Welcome to Mountain Guide Trek of Nepal and a hearty Namaste. A Mountain guide Treks representative will welcome you when you arrive (MGT). Pick up your bags and look for our representative at the arrival gate with a Mountain Guide Treks and Expedition with the Group leader's name display board after finishing your customs formalities (Visa, etc.). After that, you will be taken to the hotel. If time permits, you will visit the MGT office after check-in to meet your trekking guide and other participants, and make any last-minute preparations for the trip. Your arrival time will determine everything. (BB base, one night in a luxury hotel).

The next morning, right after breakfast, we'll begin a sightseeing tour with a knowledgeable tour guide to some of Kathmandu's most revered historical and spiritual sites. Durbar Square, the revered Hindu temple of Pashupati Nath, the well-known "Monkey Temple" (Swayambunath), and the Buddhist shrine (Buddha Nath), one of the biggest stupas in the world, are only a few of these sites that are regarded as World Heritage historic Sites. After returning from the tour, our trek leader and the rest of the crew will have a pre-trip meeting. Mountain Guide Journey will give you a briefing on your trek and give us the chance to talk about any potential problems with our future excursion. The remaining time can be spent exploring Thamel and shopping for supplies and other necessities. (BB base, one night in a luxury hotel).

To begin our journey across the Arun Valley, we will take a local flight to Tumlingtar in eastern Nepal. A range of Himalayan peaks rising to an elevation of 8,000 meters can be seen in the distance as the plane soars over terraced farms, hills, and traditional villages. It is located on the east bank of the Arun River, which you will be traversing for the first three days of this walk along an old trading route. In addition, walking to Khandbari (1067m) takes roughly three hours (Overnight at tented camp on full board basis).

The river slightly veers to the northwest while the trial travels directly north. The first truly breathtaking views of the mountains to the north may be seen when ascending the ridge to the town of Mane Bhanjyang (1158m), then continuing up through terraced fields past Pangma to Bhotebas. The trail continues past the little town and a section of rhododendron forest before arriving at a campsite just outside Sakurate. (Full-board accommodation in a tent camp overnight)

Rhododendron forest now predominates as the path continues to follow the ridge. Then start strolling leisurely through Mude. On the hills, the once-forested area has been cleared to make room for farming. (Full-board accommodation in a tent camp overnight)

From Num, the Arun Khola (690 meters) is crossed at Runbaun by a suspension bridge after a rather steep descent with numerous curves. On reaching Sedua, there is a strenuous, steep ascent along the opposite bank of the river (Overnight at a tented camp on a full board basis).

Cross the terraced field to the north and climb. The route then continues to climb as it passes Navagaon and Kharshing Kharka before arriving at Tashigaon, the last village on this journey. (Full-board accommodation in a tent camp overnight)

Start up a hard ascent through a woodland that, in the morning mist, may be rather lovely. Through Unships, the ascent continues to Kauma. We proceed down a hilltop and through the scant woodlands along the crest before arriving at Kauma. (Full-board accommodation in a tent camp overnight)

Before emerging on a ridge with Mani walls, countless prayer flags, and stunning mountain views, including Kanchenjunga to the east, the trail winds and bends sharply through a forest. Trial crosses La pass via the passes of Keke La (4230 meters) and Tutu La (4,200 meters), where there is a chorten. To level off at Mumbuk, it is a rather easy downward hike through a rhododendron and pine forest from here. (Full-board accommodation in a tent camp overnight)

Today's hike is a bit challenging and exciting. The trail travels for almost three hours in a region that is prone to landslides. With its breathtaking views of Mt. Tutse Peaks 6 (6739m) and 7 (6185m), the Barun River, which cuts across the trail, gives the hike new dimensions (Overnight at tented camp on full board basis)

Through forests and grasslands, the trail ascends. The spectacular peaks of Mt. Tutse Peak 6 (6739m), Peak 7 (6185m), Isuwa La (5340m), and many other unidentified mountains and peaks are available for your enjoyment. A pasture is called Yak Kharka.(Overnight at tented camp on full board basis)

Today's journey descends to a perennial river through a level terrain. When you arrive at Makalu Base Camp, the views of Mt. Makalu (8463 m), Baruntse (7152 m), Kali Himal (6985 m), Chamlang (7390 m), and Makalu II (7640 m) among others will mesmerize you. (Full-board accommodation in a tent camp overnight)

In the base camp, you will have a great time all day. You may see a variety of ranges and summits in stunning detail from here. To take in the view, you can also walk to Baruntse Base Camp (Overnight at a tented camp on a full board basis)

After breakfast today, we can start our return trip and take advantage of our final opportunity to see the mountains from base camp. You walk through a rocky forest route with views of green hills and enormous stones in the distance before the track drops to bring you to Yangle Kharka after a few hours of ascent. (Full-board accommodation in a tent camp overnight)

The same scenery is traversed along the trail for over three hours. After that, you must hike upward through jungles to reach Dobato. (Full-board accommaodation in a tent camp overnight)

Through a thick jungle, the trail sharply descends to Khongma la through Kali Pokhari. Your entire journey to Tashigaon is spent walking downwards. (Full-board accommodation in a tent camp overnight)

Before arriving at Num, the trail begins by steeply descending before abruptly switching to a sharp rise. You travel through little settlements and bamboo groves. (Full-board accommodation in a tent camp overnight)

Beginning with an ascent through the woodland, the track gradually descends in the afternoon. (Full-board accommodation in a tent camp overnight)

Our trek's final day is today. Today's hike to Tumlingtar is a very short, downhill stroll. When we get to Tumlingtar, we'll enjoy seeing the town, having a drink with the staff, and saying goodbye to the trekking team. (Full-board accommodation in a tent camp overnight)

After breakfast, we'll travel to the airport to catch our flight to Kathmandu. 8,000-meter Himalayan peaks can be seen peaking above the haze as the plane descends to land in Kathmandu airport after a scenic trip over terraced fields, hills, and traditional villages. (BB base, one night in a luxury hotel)

Today is a free day, so if you'd want to buy some gifts from Nepal for your friends and family, you can visit some local stores or travel to Thamel to look for characteristic Nepalese things. Our guides can help you with this, or you can do it on your own. You could take some extra time today if you're intrigued to see some other parts of Kathmandu! For the successful completion of the Makalu base Camp trek via Arun valley, don't forget that we will be throwing a fantastic celebration "Farewell supper" with Mountain Guide Trek staffs at a typical Nepalese restaurant! (BB base, one night in a luxury hotel)

Since today is your last day in Nepal for this trip, you are saying goodbye to the mountains and ending your time there. There is nothing to do but organize the images and exchange emails with travel partners. You can go shopping or go sightseeing if you have more time. A Mountain Guide Treks representative will drive you to the airport around three hours prior to your flight's planned departure time.